Grab Cinnamon Rolls At These Places in Beijing

Irene Li, Associate Editor | Oct 18, 2022 2:29 pm | Add a comment | 572 reads

Nothing beats a nice cinnamon roll for breakfast or a snack any time of the week. Whether you're searching for a classic cinnamon roll with a coating of cream cheese frosting, or if you want to give other flavors and varieties a try, this is the list for you.

The Bake Shop

The Bake Shop is pretty much one of our favorite bakeries, and their cinnamon roll (RMB 22), is hard to beat. Although Bake Shop's cinnamon bun doesn't come with its signature frosting topping, the golden brioche bread it's made with gives it a light flavor that's fluffy and soft. Pair it with their roasted marshmallow cappuccino and you're in for a nice treat.

The Bake Shop 手工烘培坊
2/F, Furongji, 63 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District
东城区68号福荣记二楼

CHOC-A-LOT

The star of the show at CHOC-A-LOT is their caramel apple cinnamon roll (RMB 45), which foregoes classic frosting in favor of caramel apple sauce drizzled atop the roll. The light and fluffy rolls remind me of something that I'd see at my favorite brunch spot. Oh, and the brown sugar in the caramel apple sauce works wonders with the cinnamon flavors without being too sweet.

Other than the caramel apple cinnamon roll, CHOC-A-LOT also serves up a variety of options including the RMB 32 chocolate cinnamon roll (RMB 32), honey cinnamon roll (RMB 32), and walnut cinnamon roll (RMB 38).

If you're someone who loves a mouthful bite of the classic, Christmas dessert-style cinnamon roll with plenty of caramel, chopped apples and buttery soft dough, you'll certainly fall in love with CHOC-A-LOT.

CHOC-A-LOT
797 Road Lehuoxin Youth, Chaoyang District
朝阳区797路乐活新青年社区旁边

Arwen Bread

A freshly-baked buttery bun with sugar, nutmegs, salt and eggs-sweet treats are made of these and who are we to disagree! Everyone has their special favorite cinnamon rolls, but here in the capital most expats agree that these rolls, made by Fiona of Arwen Bread, are the best of the best. Cinnamon rolls are available in boxes of six for RMB 100, and come with either cream cheese frosting or icing sugar. To order, add Fiona on WeChat (WeChat ID: fionayaoxi, or scan the QR code below).

Our Bakery

For some of the freshest buns in the capital, head to Our Bakery. Their signature cinnamon roll is only RMB 26. This inviting bakery carefully crafts the cinnamon rolls adding just the right amount of frosting that will make you come back for more. There are also plenty of drinks on the menu, including a variety of lattes like thier butter latte (RMB 45), RMB 33 vanilla double (RMB 33), RMB 48 black truffle latte (RMB 48) that make for the perfect pairing with a roll!

M Natural

These picture-perfect cinnamon rolls from M Natural, priced at RMB 28, are made with pecans, wheat, flour, butter, milk, eggs, brown sugar, and cinnamon -- with the pecans making them a bit similar to sticky buns. Even though this one is not as cinnamon-packed as the other rolls, the pecan flavors really go well with the cinnamon, making it a perfect breakfast treat.

M Natural 大酉
C3089, 3/F, 81 Sanlitun North Street, Chaoyang District
朝阳区三里屯北街81号3楼C308

Dotcom Bakery

Dotcom Bakery is known for its almond croissants, breakfast toasts, and cinnamon rolls. Their cinnamon roll (RMB 28) and the cinnamon-sugar is sprinkled evenly throughout the bun, giving it a strong cinnamon flavor. Pair it with their homemade latte or Australian flat white for an overload of spice.

Dotcom Bakery 古点面包
15 Xiaoyun Road, Chaoyang District
朝阳区霄云路15号

Baker&Spice

Baker&Spice’s cinnamon rolls (RMB 15) -- which are more of a knot than a roll -- are baked to a beautiful golden brown color and the top crust also glistens from the sugar layered on top. Definitely grab their RMB 75 all day brunch set that comes with grilled salmon and hummus for a nice treat while you’re there.